OECD Composite Leading Indicators (CLIs) - Updated: May 2008

OECD Composite Leading Indicators signal slowdown for major OECD economies

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14/05/2008 - The latest composite leading indicators (CLIs) suggest that a slowdown in economic activity lies ahead in the OECD area. March 2008 data indicate a weakening outlook for all the major seven economies. The latest data for major OECD non-member economies point to a potential downturn in Brazil, China and India while continued expansion is ahead in Russia...etc.

• Link to historical data, graphs and additional methodological information 
• Glossary of Composite Leading Indicators
• OECD Business Cycle Analysis Database

The next publication date of the OECD's CLI will be on 6 June 2008.

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